Quick & Easy Apple Tart

After a too-fun-for-words trip to Austin, Texas spent noshing on BBQ and tacos, tubing down the San Marcos river, and sampling the beers from a variety of outdoor bars, I am officially relieved that I don’t have to squeeze into an swimsuit for the rest of the year. Summer, you had your moment. I think it’s about time you go.

Now that that’s out of the way, let’s welcome fall: Apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, flaky pastry, and warm, delicious decadence. Oh, how I have longed for you.

This pastry, just like the lovely Pioneer Woman promises, is really both quick and easy. And it ain’t half bad to look at either, huh?

All it calls for is one sheet of puffed pastry, a couple of apples, brown sugar, a dash of salt and my two best friends come fall: cinnamon and nutmeg. When you’ve stopped drooling over the picture and are ready to bake… Slice the apples, toss ‘em with the sugar and spices, eat a few, and then lay them out on the thawed pastry all fancy-like, if you want. (Has it been scientifically proven yet that pretty, layered dishes always taste better, or is it just my opinion?) Then, stick ‘er in the oven for 18-20 minutes, and you’ve got a gorgeous dessert.

This apple tart is casual enough to enjoy with someone special or by yourself wrapped up in your Snuggie, but it’s also good lookin’ enough to serve to guests. It’s delicate, decadent and absolutely delicious, and I know you, or anyone lucky enough to enjoy it, will agree!

This is so befitting for Fall…all the good things that you mentioned in one beautiful dessert. There’s two tarts in the first image…was one for you and the other for Hubby? I could eat this all to myself and not feel guilty about it! :)

I made these this morning…oh my goodness they are delish! I used honeycrisp apples, yummo! I forgot to use the baking paper, tho, and my pan was a gooey mess. But the tarts are so good it’s no problem!

How far ahead can these be made? I would like to make and bring to a shower tomorrow and wanted to be sure that it is not recommended to serve immediately. There is only going to be about 14 guests and other desserts as well. How much do you think I should make?

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